While I’m not sure if all writers have itchy feet, I know I do. (Clarification: I mean in the travelling sense, not the ‘too many scungy gym shower floors’ sense, naturally.) It’s one reason I started writing in the first place – and particularly travel writing. What better excuse to keep exploring the globe than ‘It’s for work’? Travel writing is … [Read more...]
How to give your job the flick (and come out on top)
I've had a lot of jobs. In fact, my career path looks something like this. Paper delivery girl. Babysitter. Ice cream server. Office dogsbody. Researcher. Freelance journo. Admin assistant. Lemonade stand employee. Communications specialist. Volunteer teacher. Freelance journalist. Yoga teacher and trainer. Freelance journalist. Presenter. … [Read more...]